News Bulletin of 27 July 2025, 11am

Sandton City embarks on mental health campaign
Sandton City has partnered with the Riky Rick Foundation to launch Words That Heal, a powerful mental health campaign promoting healing through creativity.
The initiative encourages South Africans to send uplifting voice notes via WhatsApp to 063 980 5816 before 8 August 2025. Selected messages will be featured in a curated song of hope, to be released on streaming platforms, raising funds for free youth therapy.
Sandton and Gauteng
Local Wine Expo returns to Johannesburg’s Prison Break Market,
The Local Wine Expo returns this July to Johannesburg’s Prison Break Market, bringing together over 30 local winemakers. Visitors can explore a wide variety of bold blends—from rich reds to refreshing whites—while enjoying tastings, live music, and vibrant celebrations of South African wine culture. Thabo Makweya from Ayana wines says the event offers a unique opportunity to connect with passionate producers and experience the country’s winemaking talent in one lively setting:
Sandton and Gauteng
Michael Jackson’s signed drawings will be auctioned off in Los Angeles
The king of pop music Michael Jackson’s signed drawings will be auctioned off in Los Angeles next month. King’s Auctions says Jackson was influenced by many art genres, from classical and architectural to pop art and even formal portraiture.The auction house noted Jackson’s great fondness for London and British customs.
A total of 78 original pieces will be auctioned off to collectors and fans around the world.
Sandton and Gauteng
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The Rand is trading at 17.76 to the US Dollar, 23.85 to the British Pound, and 20.85 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,336.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,015.00.
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